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    Old 03-02-2017, 10:06 AM
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    This little (54X39ish) quilt started out as a whim. I asked my son to draw me a largish dragon that I could then put into a quilt. The drawing (on butcher paper) was folded up and stashed behind my desk for ages. I ran across it while cleaning and, since I was 'between' quilts, I decided to do something with the dragon.
    I'm not totally happy with it (hence the title which is a quote from 'The Hobbit"). Creativity stalled out on me several times and I had to give myself a good old fashioned talking to...."Get upstairs and get that Dragon finished" I said.... And then I would find something else I needed to do. sooooo long story short, I did finally finish it and I'm happy that it is done!
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    Old 03-02-2017, 10:09 AM
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    Awesome drawing, colors & quilting. I can see why you are happy with it. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 03-02-2017, 10:14 AM
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    That's amazing!
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    Old 03-02-2017, 10:17 AM
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    My son loves dragons and if I gave him something that wonderful he would come unglued. It really is fantastic.
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    Old 03-02-2017, 10:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by riverandwoods
    My son loves dragons and if I gave him something that wonderful he would come unglued. It really is fantastic.
    Me too! Always have.
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    Old 03-02-2017, 10:37 AM
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    Masterful!
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    Old 03-02-2017, 10:43 AM
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    That's really quite nice, dragons are very special. Reminds me of one of my favorite bumper stickers- "Never meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" I think this would be a great idea for a quilt for my awesome grandson.
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    Old 03-02-2017, 10:57 AM
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    You and your son making an amazing artistic team. Beautiful is an understatement!
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    Old 03-02-2017, 11:03 AM
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    Bravo. It's truly magical in those colors. Your quilting is amazing, as is your son's talent.
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    That is truly one of the most incredible quilts I have ever seen! I envy your talent and creativity. Thanks for sharing!
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